HOMECOMING 2024

We had a great time connecting with everyone at Homecoming 2024! Take a look at the fun traditions and events. We hope you will make plans to join us for Homecoming 2025, we will release the dates soon.

UMHB Homecoming 2024
Photo of Rose Morales '00

Rose Morales '00

Alumni Board President

We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming 2024! We are looking forward to connecting with you and having a lot of fun. We hope you join us in person, but if not, feel free to connect online.

Rose Morales '00

Alumni Board President
Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Open House & Registration

October 11-12, 2024

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Visit the alumni center and museum, look at historical displays, and pick up everything you need for an exciting Homecoming!

Friday Hours: 12 - 7 p.m.

Saturday Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Stunt Night

Stunt Night

October 11, 2024 | 7 p.m.

W.W. Walton Chapel

Since 1909, classes have competed against each other in the long-standing tradition of Stunt Night. This year's theme will be revealed in August and will feature classes competing to win the coveted Stunt Night Blanket. Alumni can receive a FREE TICKET, but you must pre-register online.

Stunt Night
Homecoming Pep Rally

Homecoming Pep Rally

October 11, 2024 | 9 p.m.

Luther Memorial

Join us for our annual Homecoming Pep Rally featuring the Cru Spirit Band, UMHB Dance Team, and Cru Cheer. Enjoy the phenomenal lighting of the letters and fireworks.

Homecoming is a great time to return to campus and reconnect with a place we love. We have several opportunities for Young Alumni to network this year! I hope you will join us.

Alyssa Hanson '15

Young Alumni Board President
Photo of Alyssa Hanson '15

Alyssa Hanson '15

Young Alumni Board President
UMHB Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Hub

October 12, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Stop by Homecoming registration to check in, say hi, and pick up your registration packet! Looking for a place to meet up with your friends and classmates? Look no further. This is a great meeting spot. Don't forget to check out the historical displays in the museum, especially the Crusader Vintage exhibit, which showcases UMHB t-shirts through the years.

UMHB Homecoming 2024
Carnival

Carnival on King Street

October 12, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

King Street

Join us for our annual Carnival on King Street at Homecoming. This is a FREE event; we have fun things for your entire family to enjoy. There will be a climbing wall, obstacle course, bullseye challenge, mechanical bull, wax hands, and a bounce house. Stop by the Family Zone in the center of King Street for FREE refreshments, activities, student organization tables, and a place to enjoy fellowship with friends.

UMHB Reunion, Legacy Breakfast

Legacy Family Breakfast

October 12, 2024 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Bawcom Student Union, McLane Great Hall

Do you have a child or grandchild attending UMHB? If so, they are a Legacy, and we want you to join us for our Legacy Family Breakfast. Meet other families and enjoy breakfast together.

We will take a group photo at 10:15 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

UMHB Reunion, Legacy Breakfast
Coffee with the Cru

Coffee with the Cru

October 12, 2024 | 10 - 11 a.m.

Bawcom Student Union, 2nd Floor Lobby

If you are a current student or have graduated within the last 10 years, our Young Alumni Board wants to invite you to enjoy some coffee and networking. We will have various vendors set up with FREE drinks, so make sure you sign up to win some exciting door prizes. Career Services will also be set up, so stop by and see all they have to offer alumni and students.

Alumni Tailgate

Alumni Tailgate

October 12, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Bring the whole family and join us for an alumni tailgate as we prepare for the big game against Hardin-Simmons. We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixings for only $15 per person. Space is limited, so reserve your seats today. Stop by Game Day Scoop for some FREE Crunilla ice cream after lunch. Reserved areas will be marked off for groups having reunions; contact us at alumni@umhb.edu if you would like a reserved space.

Alumni Tailgate
Cru Kids Day

Cru Kids Day

October 12, 2024 | 11 - 11:15 a.m.

Crusader Stadium

Our Cru Kids are invited to spend time on the field with Crunk, the UMHB Dance Team, Cru Cheer, and the UMHB Football team. This event is for registered Cru Kids only; they must wear their new shirt or ID.

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Game Day Scoop

Game Day Scoop

October 12, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House

Bring the family and join us for some FREE Crunilla at Game Day Scoop.

Game Day Scoop
Homecoming Football game

UMHB Football vs. Hardin-Simmons University

October 12, 2024 | 1 p.m.

Crusader Stadium

Come cheer on the Cru as they take on the Cowboys in an exciting Homecoming matchup featuring a special alumni awards presentation at halftime. All alumni are encouraged to visit the alumni check-in table on the south concourse to pick up some alumni swag.

Cru Soccer

Cru Soccer

October 12, 2024 | 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Come cheer on Cru Soccer as they take on ETBU. Alumni can check in during the game to receive some free UMHB alumni swag.

Women - 5 p.m.

Men - 7:30 p.m.

Cru Soccer

Homecoming Box - Coffee with the Cru

We have a limited amount, so order yours today!

We hope you will celebrate this Homecoming with our first Coffee with the Cru box. Whether you’re celebrating at home or making the trip to Belton, this limited-edition box has everything you need to connect and remember your days at UMHB. Each box includes a 14 oz. mug, 4 oz. bag of Muscovy Coffee beans roasted in Belton, TX, a coffee scoop and clip, stickers, conversation cards, and other goodies to celebrate Homecoming 2024. Plus, the Alumni Association will donate a portion of each box purchase to the Young Alumni Board Missions Fund to help our students experience serving in the mission field.

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UMHB Homecoming 2024 Reunions

HOMECOMING REUNIONS

Homecoming is a great time to reconnect, and we have several opportunities for the following groups to meet on campus. If you have a group that would like to have a reunion, contact the Alumni Engagement office today, alumni@umhb.edu.

UMHB Cru Spirit Band

Band Alumni Reunion

Crusader Stadium

Calling all former UMHB Band members. Join us for a reunion and a chance to play with the band during the Homecoming football game. Alumni will need to pre-register for this event to be included.

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UMHB Homecoming, Education Reunion

College of Education Reunion

Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation

Calling all College of Education graduates and current students! Join us for a special reunion and open house in the new Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation. We will have light refreshments, a facility tour, and an opportunity to connect with the dean, faculty, students, and other education alumni.

We will take a group photo at the front entrance of the building at 9:45 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

UMHB Homecoming, Education Reunion
UMHB Homecoming Nursing Reunion

Scott & White School of Nursing Reunion

Isabell Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center

Are you nursing alumni or a current nursing student? You are invited to join us for a networking opportunity, open house, and a chance to meet Dr. Shanna Akers, the new Dean of Nursing at UMHB. There will be refreshments and special gifts for our nursing alumni.

We will take a group photo at the front entrance of the building at 10:00 a.m. and would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

Special Message from Dr. Akers
UMHB Baseball Alumni

Baseball Alumni Tailgate & Reunion

King Street, North End

Baseball alumni and their families are invited to join us to hang out and enjoy a special tailgate as we prepare for the football game against Hardin-Simmons. We will have hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the fixings for only $15 per person. We will have reserved space at the north end of King Street near Gettys Hall.

We will take a group photo at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Baseball Alumni sign at the tailgate, and we would love to have alumni and friends join us. The image may be featured on the big screen during the football game.

UMHB Baseball Alumni

HOMECOMING DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Can't make it to Homecoming this year? Celebrate at home with our Homecoming Digital Download. Enjoy some printable decorations and activities that will give you a little bit of Cru spirit. Make sure to check out the schedule for live-stream opportunities. We hope to see you on campus soon or for Homecoming next year!

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We would love to have you join us, and we cannot wait to experience UMHB together.

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